Opera glasses
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal alloy and mother-of-pearl
Measurements
95 mm (Width); 58 mm (Length); 33 mm (Diameter)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 15467
Summary
Opera glasses made of metal with mother-of-pearl eye-pieces and grips. Grips are composed of eleven shaped strips. Central knurled knob with white rim.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.